I’m Dr. Jose Juan Lara Jr.—a nonprofit consultant, advocate, and founder of J2L Solutions. With over 20 years in victim services, leadership development, and training, my work centers on supporting the people behind the mission.
I started as a legal advocate in a small-town crisis center and grew into leadership roles at the local, state, and national level. Along the way, I’ve worked with grassroots founders, nonprofit boards, and survivor-centered programs to help them grow with purpose, care, and sustainability.
My approach is practical and collaborative—shaped by lived experience, not a one-size-fits-all model. Whether it’s coaching a new director, designing a training, or helping a team reset, I focus on real solutions that support long-term impact.
And while I never set out to be a consultant (or an artist, for that matter), creativity has always found a way into my work—through strategy, collaboration, and even cover art for national conferences.
J2L Solutions is the result of everything I’ve learned so far. I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I ask good questions and walk alongside those figuring things out.
✨ Let’s connect—if it feels like a fit, I’d love to talk.
My Experience
✔ 20+ years in victim services
Began as a legal advocate in a rural crisis center and grew into statewide and national leadership roles focused on domestic and sexual violence response.
✔ National training & technical assistance
Developed and delivered training for advocates, legal professionals, interpreters, and nonprofit leaders across the U.S.
✔ Nonprofit leadership & supervision
Former Director of Advocacy & Training, Project Manager, and Senior Manager. Past Board President of a statewide professional association for victim service providers.
✔ Program development & strategy
Led federal grant-funded initiatives, built collaborative partnerships, and supported organizations aligning mission with sustainability.
✔ Creative problem-solving
From building curricula to designing cover art for national conferences, I use creativity to connect, communicate, and support meaningful change.
Education & Training
Doctor of Human Services (DHS) – Leadership & Organizational Management, Capella University
Master of Science (MS) – Public Safety, Capella University
Master of Arts (MAIS) – Interdisciplinary Studies (Sociology), University of Texas at Brownsville
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Psychology, University of Texas at Brownsville
Associate of Arts (AA) – Social Work, University of Texas at Brownsville
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How can I help?
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